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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clampar, n. [Cf. Clamp,v., and e.m.E. clamper in fig. use.] A piece of metal used as a plate or patch. —1609 Hilderstoun Silver Mines I. 165.
Mending of ane irne shoole and ane clampar to the stamp mylne
